We have prepared a roundup of the top news stories for Players readers for July 5, 2026.
B8 Exit XSE Pro League Guangzhou 2026
- B8 were eliminated from XSE Pro League Guangzhou 2026 after losing to BIG in the playoff qualification match. The series lasted two maps, with the German side taking Inferno 16:13 before securing the victory on Ancient with a 13:11 scoreline.
Nintendo Has No Plans to Abandon Physical Game Releases
- Sony's decision to fully embrace digital distribution will not affect Nintendo's plans to continue releasing physical editions of its games. This opinion was shared with VGC by Mat Piscatella, Executive Director and video game industry analyst at Circana.
MachineGames Head Takes Over Arkane Studios
- Amid rumors that Arkane Studios could be shut down and the development of Marvel's Blade canceled, new information has emerged suggesting Xbox may have very different plans for the studio.